SCB is a global low-carbon market leader with over 17 years of expertise, supporting high-integrity environmental projects aimed at reducing and removing emissions around the world. With a presence in key international markets including Chicago, London, Singapore, Puerto Rico, and Geneva, SCB boasts a team of over 100 dedicated professionals. The company’s mission is to drive the adoption of a low-carbon economy, working closely with corporate clients to develop custom carbon solutions that address sustainability challenges, meet Net Zero commitments, and compensate for unavoidable emissions.
Our Carbon Solutions Desk is a principal trading and advisory desk that structures deals, trades carbon credits, and advises corporate clients on carbon offsetting strategies. The team engages in both sales-driven and market-making activities, creating a dynamic environment where commercial and analytical skills go hand in hand.
Role Description
Interns are responsible for executing projects and supporting the daily operations of the Carbon Solutions Desk. This combination of project and sales-focused tasks allows interns to gain market insights while actively contributing to business development.
- Sales & Business Development
- Supporting sales and business development teams with key advisory proposals and deal execution.
- Prospecting and outreach to corporate clients, qualifying leads and building a sales pipeline.
- Cold calling, market mapping and lead generation as well as identifying and engaging potential corporate clients.
- Learning to structure and pitch carbon solutions, helping companies achieve sustainability goals.
- Market Research & Analysis
- Conducting research on voluntary carbon markets, pricing trends and carbon credit supply & demand dynamics.
- Analysing market data to support trading and advisory activities.
- Assisting in preparing presentations, marketing materials and sales proposals for the desk.
- Strategic & Operational Support
- Assisting with weekly issuance and retirement reports to track carbon credit transactions.
- Developing and implementing new systems to streamline internal processes and improve efficiency.
- Working on special projects to enhance SCB’s market intelligence and client offerings.
Qualifications
We are seeking graduates interested in building a commercial career in sales, trading, commodities, carbon markets, or financial markets.
Minimum Requirements
- A degree in Business, Finance, Environmental Studies, Economics, Energy, or related fields.
- A strong interest in sales, trading, and commercial deal-making.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, is self-driven and comfortable with proactive outreach.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office; programming skills will be an advantage.
- Prior sales experience (cold calling, business development, or financial sales) will be an advantage but not required.
